Woman ID’d in fatal car crash

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Police have identified the woman who died from injuries sustained in the single vehicle crash Tuesday on Highway 19 near Nahala Street in Hilo.

She was identified as 22-year-old Micaila Tellio of Hilo.

This is the 21st traffic fatality this year compared with 12 at this time last year.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to call Officer Casey Cabral at 961-2329 or email: Casey.Cabral@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers at 961-8300.